Adobe fixes 20 vulnerabilities in Shockwave Player
by Jeremy Kirk on 26 August, 2010
Adobe patched 20 security vulnerabilities in its Shockwave Player onWednesday . Most of the flaws could allow an attacker to run their own code on an affected computer. The vulnerabilities are in versions of Shockwave Player up to version 11.5.7.609, on both Apple’s Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. The patched version is…
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HelpProtecting yourself from fraudulent iTunes Store activity
by Liane Cassavoy on 25 August, 2010
In recent weeks, more and more iTunes users have been reporting fraudulent activity on their iTunes Store accounts, reporting hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of bogus purchases. With the reports of this type of fraud on the uptick in recent weeks, many users have been quick to blame Apple…
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NewsApple releases Security Update 2010-005
by David Chartier on 25 August, 2010
It’s time for users of Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard to get their Software Update engines ready. Apple has just released Security Update 2010-005, which is recommended for all users. Detailed in Apple’s support document, this update contains a variety of fixes for both the client and server versions…
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ReviewsApricorn Aegis Padlock Pro 640GB
by McKinley Noble on 23 August, 2010
Any hard drive can try to break speed barriers when backing up and copying data, but the Aegis Padlock Pro has an ace up its sleeve. Apricorn’s latest portable hard drive isn’t the fastest storage device you can buy, but it might be one of the most secure options you can find.…
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NewsHTML5 raises new security issues
by Joab Jackson on 23 August, 2010
When it comes to new security issues, the security team for the Firefox browser have the new version of the web HyperText Markup Language, HTML5, foremost on the mind. “Web apps are becoming incredibly rich with HTML5. The browser is starting to manage full-bore applications and not just web pages,” said…
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NewsApple envisions tech to photograph, record iPhone thieves
by Nancy Gohring on 21 August, 2010
Sure, if someone steals your iPhone, you might be able to remotely wipe it in order to protect sensitive data. But what about catching the thief? An Apple patent application, filed earlier this year but posted online during this week, describes sophisticated ways to do just that. Apple proposes a mechanism that would…
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NewsIntel to buy security vendor McAfee for US$7.68 billion
by Jeremy Kirk on 20 August, 2010
Intel yesterday announced plans to acquire security vendor McAfee in a cash deal valued at about US$7.68 billion (around $8.5 billion) and aimed at enhancing the chip maker's mobile strategy. Both boards of directors have approved the deal, and McAfee is expected to become a subsidiary within Intel's Software and Services…
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HelpManaging and securing iOS 4 devices at work
by Ryan Faas on 18 August, 2010
Apple’s iPhone has always had something of an image problem in the workplace, which isn’t surprising given that Apple has always marketed its smartphone more to consumers than to the business world. In fact, when the iPhone debuted in 2007, there was no way to put third-party apps on one without jailbreaking…
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NewsiPhone exploit code goes public
by Gregg Keizer on 13 August, 2010
Minutes after Apple issued a security update on Wednesday, the maker of a 10-day-old jailbreak exploit released code that others could put to use hijacking iPhones, iPod Touches and iPads. 'Comex', the developer of JailbreakMe 2.0, posted source code for the hacks that leveraged two vulnerabilities in iOS and allowed iPhone owners to…
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NewsApple patches security hole in pair of iOS updates
by Dan Moren on 12 August, 2010 5 Comments
As promised last week, Apple delivered a patch to fix a pair of security vulnerabilities on iOS devices. The patch came in the double-barrelled form of iOS 4.0.2 for iPhone and iPod touch and iOS 3.2.2 for iPad, both of which the company released overnight. The security patches are the only changes in…
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ReviewsRohos Logon Key for Mac
by Xavier Verhoeven on 8 July, 2010
If, like me, you often find it hard to remember passwords and happen to have a whole bunch of old USB drives lying about, this handy Mac app may just kill two birds with one stone. Rohos Logon Key for Mac turns any USB drive into a security key for your Mac…
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NewsFacebook adds new controls for third-party apps
by Grant Gross on 1 July, 2010
Facebook has revamped the way its users share information with third-party applications and websites in an effort to make the process easier, the company said Wednesday. With the changes, a new permissions box will pop up whenever a Facebook user installs a new application or first logs into an external…
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